Torontos lithium-ion battery fires are surging. Heres why @CBCToronto
Torontos lithium-ion battery fires are surging. Heres why @CBCToronto
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Toronto has seen more than 200 per cent growth in lithium-ion battery fires since 2022, according to Toronto's Fire Chief. CBC's Lane Harrison explains what's behind the surge and why these fires are so difficult to fight.

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Toronto's lithium-ion battery fires are surging. Here's why

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